From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Exporters urge govt not to impose curbs on onionsIndian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Del...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Government raises onion buffer stock purchase price 24% to Rs 15.80/kgThe government has set a higher onion procurement price at Rs 15.80 per kg, a step designed to uplift farmers and regulate market rates eff...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
31 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Amit Shah; says "positive decision to be taken on raising MSP, ethanol quota, loan restructuring"Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions focused on the sugar industry and onion fa...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Amit Shah positive on hiking sugar MSP, raising ethanol quota: FadnavisHome Minister Amit Shah has shared promising news for the sugar industry that could reshape its future. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devend...
28 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Onion farmers stage protest against government's procurement prices in Nashik, block Mumbai - Agra National highwayOnion farmers protested on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway in Nashik demanding higher prices for their produce. Opposition leaders includi...
26 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Maharashtra govt probing fuel hoarding, diversion amid spike in petrol, diesel demand: FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged a significant rise in petrol and diesel demand. He suspects hoarding and illegal diver...
26 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at Rs 25 per kgNCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar led a protest demanding the government buy onions at Rs 25 per kg. Farmers are selling produce at distress prices ...
18 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Centre to procure onions at Rs 12.35 per kg rate from farmers, says ChouhanOnion farmers will receive Rs 12.35 per kg for their produce. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this procurement p...
15 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
As state polls loom, Centre buys Maharashtra onions at 74% higher priceThe government in Maharashtra is procuring onions at a significantly higher price than last year in preparation for the upcoming assembly p...
09 Jul, 2024, 01.58 AM IST
Stop Nafed's onion procurement till irregularities are investigated, demand farmersOnion growers are demanding the suspension of Nafed's onion procurement operations due to reported irregularities found by a Nafed team dur...
24 Jun, 2024, 07.23 AM IST
Govt assures onion farmers there won't be export ban impact; will buy 2 lakh tonne for buffer stockOn December 8, the Centre banned onion exports till March 31 next year to increase domestic availability and keep prices under check. This ...
12 Dec, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
AAP alleges 'irregularities' by NAFED in procuring onionsThe party also questioned the non-inclusion of Delhi in the NAFED list of cities which were to benefit from the onion supply scheme at reas...
22 Aug, 2015, 09.45 PM IST